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Austinite and Bowenite Physical Properties


Bowenite and Austinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.12  
2.58-2.80  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven, Irregular  

Cleavage
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
4-4.5  
5.5  

Chemical Composition
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)  
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Austinite and Bowenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Austinite and Bowenite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Austinite and Bowenite chemical formula.

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Austinite and Bowenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Austinite and Bowenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Austinite and Bowenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Austinite is 2.58-2.80 whereas that of Bowenite is 2.58-2.80.

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